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Chamber of Commerce awards microgrants to entrepreneurship students

January 23, 2026
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  Arlington ISD’s budding entrepreneurs are turning their creative ideas into real-world businesses through the Entrepreneurship Market Expo.   Groups of forward-thinking entrepreneurship students from the district’s Career + Technical Center will debut their businesses and products at the Expo on Feb. 26-27.   But businesses need money, so the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce has…

Afterschool and weekend activities canceled

January 23, 2026
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Arlington ISD has canceled all afterschool activities for Friday, Jan. 22. All weekend activities have been canceled or rescheduled.  Elementary afterschool childcare will still operate today, but some are closing early.  Boys and Girls Club and Tarrant County Kids (TCK) elementary afterschool childcare will close at 5 p.m. today. YMCA afterschool care will operate with…

Friday afterschool activities canceled

January 22, 2026
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Arlington ISD has canceled afterschool activities for today, Friday, Jan. 23. All weekend activities have been canceled or rescheduled. Please check with coaches or sponsors for details. Elementary afterschool childcare will still operate today. YMCA afterschool care will operate with normal hours. Boys and Girls Club and TCK elementary afterschool childcare will close at 5…

Watch students perform during MLK Celebration

January 22, 2026
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Arlington’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration was filled with Arlington ISD students celebrating King’s legacy of unity. If you missed it, it’s not too late. you can still watch the Step Showcase and the Youth Extravaganza below. Step Showcase The Step Showcase on Saturday included step teams from 19 Arlington ISD…

Arlington ISD monitoring the weather forecast

January 21, 2026
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Winter weather is heading our way, and it could impact Arlington ISD. We’re monitoring the forecast closely and will keep you informed. Our goal is to communicate any potential weather-related decisions in a timely manner so you can plan accordingly.  Please take a moment to verify that your contact information is current in Parent Self-Serve…

Arlington ISD Board votes to close Blanton Elementary

January 21, 2026
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Last night, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Blanton Elementary at the end of this school year. This decision was not made lightly and reflects the Board’s commitment to ensuring that Arlington ISD campuses are thriving learning environments for all students in the district.  The decision was driven by three key factors:…

Hale Elementary teacher honored by Arlington Fire Department for saving child’s life

January 21, 2026
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She knew she could do it.  “My district thinks that I can do this. My school thinks that I can do this. This family behind me thinks that this is part of my job, and I can do this.”  Those were some of the thoughts that swirled through Lori Marsalko’s mind as she jumped into action.  The first grade teacher…

Community invited to review instructional materials before adoption

January 20, 2026
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Arlington ISD invites the community to review and provide feedback recommendations on instructional materials that the district is considering for adoption starting in the upcoming school year. There are two upcoming opportunities: Career and Technical Education Instructional Materials Public Viewing The public can view the materials now online here or in person on Thursday, Jan. 22,…

Trustee Larry Mike shares excitement for Arlington ISD’s future

January 20, 2026
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Q&A with trustee Larry Mike January is School Board Recognition Month, and our trustees are more than worthy of the honor. Our board members volunteer their time and expertise to guide the direction of Arlington ISD, investing in our entire community’s future. Today, we’re catching up with trustee Larry Mike. The Air Force veteran is the…

MLK ‘Advancing the Dream’ Celebration kicks off Friday

January 15, 2026
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Arlington’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration kicks off Friday, and Arlington ISD students are a big part of the festivities. The Celebration features four days of events, Jan. 16-19, honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Arlington ISD students will participate in multiple events, including the MLK Step Showcase on Saturday and the Youth…